How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30187?

For ZIP 30187 in Douglas County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,170 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,055 to $1,285 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30187?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30187, by bedroom size: studio $1,020, 1-bedroom $1,070, 2-bedroom $1,170, 3-bedroom $1,410, 4-bedroom $1,710. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 30187?

Vouchers for Douglas County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of Douglas. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30187 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 30187

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30187 in Douglas County, Georgia: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Georgia.

Studio

$1,020

1 BR

$1,070

2 BR

$1,170

3 BR

$1,410

4 BR

$1,710

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,055

FMR (100%)

$1,170

High (110%)

$1,285

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 30187 at $1,170 is $650 lower than the Douglas County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,820. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 30187?

In most of the state, yes. Georgia has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 30187 can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.

No statewide SOI protection. Atlanta has no local ordinance. Landlords can refuse vouchers.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Douglas County

Housing Authority of the County of Douglas
Douglasville · PHA code GA106
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30187 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 30187?: For ZIP 30187 in Douglas County, GA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,170 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,055 to $1,285 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 30187?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 30187, by bedroom size: studio $1,020, 1-bedroom $1,070, 2-bedroom $1,170, 3-bedroom $1,410, 4-bedroom $1,710. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 30187?: Vouchers for Douglas County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of Douglas. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 30187 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Douglas County overview All of Georgia

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 30187 maps to Douglas County, GA · FIPS 13097. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.